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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
The Philadelphia Flyers officially part ways with three young defensemen
The Philadelphia Flyers (Credit: Getty Image) The Philadelphia Flyers made a defining roster decision on Sunday by choosing not to sign defensemen Carter Sotheran, Matteo Mann, and Brian Zanetti before the NHL's 5 p.m. EST deadline. All three were Flyers draft picks in recent years but will now enter the market as unrestricted free agents. The move highlights the organization's current shift in development strategy and talent investment. Each player brought potential but faced challenges in leaping to the NHL level. By letting the signing rights expire, the Flyers signaled that they see other prospects as better fits for the team's future blue-line core. Carter Sotheran closes, Portland Winterhawks chapter Carter Sotheran, a fifth-round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft. This had shown flashes of promise during his time with the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League. He played 66 games this past season. Also posting 6 goals and 27 assists, finishing with a total of 33 points. Despite those numbers, the Flyers appear unconvinced of his NHL readiness. Or long-term fit in their system. Sotheran's WHL career reflected steady development. But the decision not to sign him suggests the Flyers believe he needs further refinement. And possibly beyond their current scope. With his rights now expired, he becomes free to explore new opportunities, likely within the junior or minor league systems elsewhere. Matteo Mann and Brian Zanetti now face next step The Philadelphia Flyers (Credit: Getty Image) Matteo Mann, a seventh-round selection in the same 2023 draft, played for the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He recorded 14 points in 56 games. This is a modest output that likely factored into the Flyers' decision. Mann's physical style and size offered intrigue. But consistency and impact at a higher level remained in question. Read more: McDavid seen as 'everything' to Oilers as Edmonton prepares for Cup Final rematch This move ends one chapter for Sotheran, Mann, and Zanetti. It opens the door to new beginnings elsewhere, for the Flyers, it reflects an evolving vision focused on faster to clearer roles in a competitive league environment.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flyers look back on 50th anniversary of repeating as Stanley Cup champions
Tocchet on why he decided to return to Flyers as head coach Ashlyn Sullivan sits down with the Flyers' new head coach Rick Tocchet for an in-depth interview on his decision to return to on why he decided to return to Flyers as head coach originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Maple Leafs Coach Heaps Big Praise Upon Rising Flyers Prospect
Maple Leafs Coach Heaps Big Praise Upon Rising Flyers Prospect Toronto Maple Leafs head coach and former Philadelphia Flyers bench boss Craig Berube likes what he's seen from Nikita Grebenkin, one of his old players. And he knows there's room for plenty more as Grebenkin embarks on the next chapter of his NHL career with the Flyers. 0:52 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kraken Announce Lane Lambert As Third Coach In Franchise History
Tocchet on why he decided to return to Flyers as head coach Ashlyn Sullivan sits down with the Flyers' new head coach Rick Tocchet for an in-depth interview on his decision to return to on why he decided to return to Flyers as head coach originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Kraken's Commitment To Assistant Coach Reportedly Causing A "Wrench" Into Their Head Coaching Search
Tocchet on why he decided to return to Flyers as head coach Ashlyn Sullivan sits down with the Flyers' new head coach Rick Tocchet for an in-depth interview on his decision to return to on why he decided to return to Flyers as head coach originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
